Master's of Professional Studies

The Master of Professional Studies (MPrS) Program is designed as a graduate degree that builds upon existing graduate certificate programs to provide students with specialized, advanced skill sets that can be immediately applied in professional contexts. The program was developed to address a gap in online graduate education by offering a flexible, customizable graduate degree structure aligned with workforce needs.

BSN–DNP - Dual Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Amplify your clinical impact and career opportunities with our innovative 96-credit dual specialization program—the ultimate preparation for advanced practice excellence. This ambitious 36-month pathway integrates the complete Nurse Anesthesia curriculum with specialized Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework, creating versatile practitioners with exceptional breadth of expertise.

BSN–DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program delivers comprehensive preparation for advanced clinical practice through our strategically designed hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice pathway. Students benefit from core DNP coursework delivered entirely online, minimizing travel requirements while maximizing flexibility. AGACNP specialization begins in the third semester, seamlessly blending essential on-campus intensives with immersive clinical experiences that prepare graduates to excel across the full spectrum of acute care environments.

BSN–DNP - Nurse Anesthesia

Elevate your nursing career to the highest level through our comprehensive 87-credit BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. This premier educational pathway combines the clinical expertise of nurse anesthesia with the leadership and systems thinking of doctoral preparation.

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The master of science in nursing – psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program at Loyola University New Orleans prepares students to care for individuals through the lifespan.

Master of Science in Counseling and Master of Criminology & Justice

The Criminal Justice–Counseling dual degree expands career possibilities while delivering exceptional depth in both academic preparation and clinical training. By integrating these complementary fields, the program equips graduates with a well-rounded skill set that goes beyond what either discipline offers alone. Counseling students gain the preparation to work effectively within criminal justice settings, while criminal justice students can pursue a pathway to mental health counselor licensure.

Master of Science in Counseling and Master of Music Therapy

The Music Therapy–Counseling dual degree prepares graduates to integrate clinical expertise with the transformative impact of music. Students gain expanded career opportunities, a broader understanding of mental health service delivery, and enriched clinical experiences that strengthen both disciplines. Music therapy students become eligible for licensure as clinical mental health counselors, while counseling students develop a versatile set of music-based interventions to enhance their practice.